Bottom out

verb

To reach the lowest point or worst level and not get any worse.

After many years of recession, the economy finally bottomed out and began to improve.
Visual representation of "bottom out" - To reach the lowest point or worst level and not get any worse.

Often appears as...

  • economy bottom out
  • market bottom out
verb

To fall or sink to the lowest level, especially in terms of value or price.

The housing market bottomed out when the recession hit.
Visual representation of "bottom out" - To fall or sink to the lowest level, especially in terms of value or price.

Often appears as...

  • shares bottom out
  • stock bottom out

Usage tips

Economic

verb

In vehicle dynamics, to hit or scrape the underside of the vehicle on the driving surface.

My car bottomed out on that huge speed bump.
Visual representation of "bottom out" - In vehicle dynamics, to hit or scrape the underside of the vehicle on the driving surface.

Often appears as...

  • car bottom out
  • ride bottom out

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To reach the lowest point or worst level and not get any worse.

After many years of recession, the economy finally bottomed out and began to improve.
Visual representation of "bottom out" - To reach the lowest point or worst level and not get any worse.

Often appears as...

  • economy bottom out
  • market bottom out
verb

To fall or sink to the lowest level, especially in terms of value or price.

The housing market bottomed out when the recession hit.
Visual representation of "bottom out" - To fall or sink to the lowest level, especially in terms of value or price.

Often appears as...

  • shares bottom out
  • stock bottom out

Usage tips

Economic

verb

In vehicle dynamics, to hit or scrape the underside of the vehicle on the driving surface.

My car bottomed out on that huge speed bump.
Visual representation of "bottom out" - In vehicle dynamics, to hit or scrape the underside of the vehicle on the driving surface.

Often appears as...

  • car bottom out
  • ride bottom out

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "bottom out"
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Positive Rebound

Often used to indicate that after a decline, improvement is starting or expected.

Illustration for Positive Rebound
Analysts predict that stocks may bottom out soon and rally.
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Figurative Use

Can describe situations or abstract concepts, not just tangible items like prices or markets.

Illustration for Figurative Use
His grades bottomed out last semester, but he's working to raise them.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Positive Rebound

Often used to indicate that after a decline, improvement is starting or expected.

Illustration for Positive Rebound
Analysts predict that stocks may bottom out soon and rally.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Figurative Use

Can describe situations or abstract concepts, not just tangible items like prices or markets.

Illustration for Figurative Use
His grades bottomed out last semester, but he's working to raise them.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Positive Rebound

Often used to indicate that after a decline, improvement is starting or expected.

Illustration for Positive Rebound
Analysts predict that stocks may bottom out soon and rally.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Figurative Use

Can describe situations or abstract concepts, not just tangible items like prices or markets.

Illustration for Figurative Use
His grades bottomed out last semester, but he's working to raise them.
Visual representation of the word "Bottom out"

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